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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Kim Jong Il: North Korea'S Dear Leader: Who He Is What He Wants What To Do About Him by Michael Breen
Kim Jong-il has been the subject of intense interest and fear in recent months. He has been demonised as 'Dr Evil' for his nuclear programme which puts Korea on a collision course with the US. For this reason, the world has a stake in understanding this man and his little-known country. This account aims to tell the compelling story of Kim Jong-il and the country he leads, exploring the pressing question of how he manages to hold onto power in a country that is ravaged by famine and poverty. Unravelling the myths, mysteries, and fallacies that surround this small, desperate country, this fascinating story includes rare photos of Kim Jong-il and his brutal regime. About Michael Breen; Michael Breen is a writer and communications consultant based in Seoul. He first went to South Korea as a journalist. He covered both North and South Korea for several newspapers before giving up journalism to pursue a fascination with North Korea. He became a management consultant advising companies on dealing with the communist state. Table of contents ; Map.Preface.Korean Names.1. Dark Country.2. Two States, One Rose.3. Going Nuclear.4. Dear Boy.5. Dear Successor.6. Portrait of the Artist.7. Is Kim Jong-il Evil?8. Country of the Lie.9. The Gulag.10. The One Fat Man.11. Submerging Market.12. Follow the Money.13. Collision Course.Endnotes.Selected Bibliography.Index.